RCS International Program

Welcome to Rancho Christian School’s International program. We are located in Temecula, California, which is known for its natural beauty, rich history, championship golf courses, and award-winning wineries, nestled in 3,000 acres of picturesque wine country.

Our International program is designed for foreign students in grades 5-12 to be able to experience American student life in an English-speaking, Christian school environment. All international students are matriculated immediately and enroll in regular school courses. The program utilizes S.E.V.I.S. (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) to maintain and manage data about foreign students during their stay in the United States. For more information about S.E.V.I.S. visit their website at www.ice.gov/sevis/. An international student is defined as an eligible student who does NOT have a US birth certificate OR proof of US citizenship.

International Admissions Process & Checklist

Complete and submit Student Application, include the following (may be uploaded with online application or can be emailed to admissions@ranchochristian.org:

Student’s full face view photo (digital)

Passport copy

Visa copy (students already studying in the US)

I-20 copy (students already studying in the US)

iTep or Toefl Score

Bank Letter/Certificate of Balance

Student Questionnaire and Essay

Transcript (Original and translated copy)

Immunization record

Designated Guardian Form

Submit $500 Application Fee

Step #2 – Once we receive the completed online application, and all documents listed in Step #1, we will schedule a 20-30 minute Skype video interview with the student. The student will be asked to complete a spontaneous writing assignment as well as a verbal reading prompt.

Step #3 – Following the interview, a decision will be made regarding admission to Rancho Christian School. The decision is made based on the student application and Skype interview. The acceptance decision will be emailed to the student and parents.

Step #4 – If the student is accepted, and after the full tuition and fees are paid and the enrollment contract is submitted, the I-20 will be sent to the family. All new international students are required to attend an Orientation prior to the start of school. Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

Debbie FallonDirector of Admissions

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Department at debbie.fallon@ranchochristian.org or call 951.303.8040.